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Content levels
ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone
Trigger warnings
Protagonist archetypes
Synopsis
Guided by an ancient alligator, a silent young rat learns to find his own way in the drought-stricken swamp, despite having been orphaned under circumstances that sometimes cause other animals to reject him.
Is The Tale of the Swamp Rat appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 6 and up.
A gentle tale about an orphaned rat learning to navigate life in a drought-stricken swamp with the guidance of a wise alligator mentor. Contains mild themes of parental loss and social rejection but focuses on resilience and finding one's place.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include death of parent and abandonment.
Who'll love this
Young readers will enjoy following a brave young rat as he learns important lessons from his alligator guide and discovers his own strength.
Tags
Animal FantasyFableEnvironmental Fiction